Drs. Becky Rowley and Steven Gamble, presidents of Clovis Community College and Eastern New Mexico University, respectively, co-authored an editorial in Sunday's ClovisNews-Journal and Portales News-Tribune about the importance of Bond C to Curry and Roosevelt Counties.

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Prof's New 'Dark' Novel is Oprah Top 10 Pickphotos and story by Shantiana White
Communication Services

Eastern New Mexico University assistant professor of English Stefan Kiesbye will read from his second novel, “Your House is on Fire, Your Children All Gone,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30 in Golden Library.

The novel was a Top 10 pick in the October issue of Oprah Magazine.

There will be refreshments and a story-hour for children in a nearby room. The public is invited.

“Your House is on Fire, Your Children All Gone” tells the story of four adolescents who live in a village on the Devil’s Moor and encounter dark secrets.

The first English novel he wrote was “Next Door Lived a Girl,” about a gang of five adolescent boys in Northern Germany that find a mentally challenged young girl and try to take care of her, but end up putting their own lives in danger.

“A lot of teenagers are interested in reading dark things, maybe because of the mundane world of everyday life,” said the creative writer.

“Teaching is what we are trained to do, outside of writing, because writing doesn’t always pay the bills,” said the author with a laugh.

Professor Kiesbye first came to the United States on a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Program. He intended on staying one year at the State University of New York in Buffalo, N.Y., but decided to get his master’s in American Studies.

His English professor and poet, Irving Feldman, influenced him by making him curious about creative writing. Mr. Kiesbye then attended the University of Michigan where he received his Master’s of Fine Arts in creative writing.

“The best advice I can give is to find out what you’re interested in by writing a lot and learning through trial and error,” said the English professor.

He moved from Long Beach, Calif., and is enjoying his time at ENMU teaching creative writing.

“I love it; I’ve been able to meet a lot of fun people,” said the assistant professor.

This semester, he is teaching two composition courses and a creative non-fiction writing course.

“It’s exciting to find new writers and students that get into writing and later turn into serious writers,” said Professor Kiesbye.

Before coming to the United States, he participated in a morning radio program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where he interviewed guests from the entertainment industry.

Also, he received his undergraduate degree at a university in Germany.

The German native has been in the United States for 16 years. His wife, Sanaz, is an event coordinator for a California company.

They have two Chinook dogs, Dunkin and Nozomi, and he enjoys running with them. They have recently taken in Kurt, a Shepherd mix stray dog, and are trying to find him a home.

Portales is different from Long Beach because it is a very relaxed place where no cars try to run over pedestrians who are walking their dogs, said Kiesbye.

“I also love to travel. Once you start traveling, you find out the world isn’t a scary place.”

He would like to travel back to Japan and stay there a few months. “Traveling is a long-term project that never really stops,” said Professor Kiesbye.

Your House is on Fire, Your Children all Gone is now in the Campus Bookstore. It retails for $15; the ENMU employee price is $12.

Ride the Tiger!

No Shortage of Bacon on Campus – Chase Tillman of the PhysicalPlant hammed it up on this wild boar for almost eight sizzling seconds while hogging the camera's attention.(photo by Ted Fares)

Dr. Roger Davis Gatchet in the Department of Communication recently published an article titled "'I've Got Some Antique in Me': The Discourse of Authenticity and Identity in the African American Blues Community in Austin, Texas," in the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Oral History Review.

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Dr. Anthony Schroeder, professor emeritus and former ENMU debate coach, is among 10 New Mexico residents who will receive New Mexico's Distinguished Public Service Award.

Active Shooter Training on October 8 – By popular demand, Chief Brad Mauldin will present "Campus Response to an Active Shooter incident" from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 8, in the CUB Zia Room.

For more information, call Student Affairs at 562.2221.

Bond B is for Libraries – Voters will consider Library Bond B on the Nov. 6 ballot. Bond B will provide $9 million to fund library acquisitions statewide. Roosevelt County will receive a total of $167,068 for public, academic and public school libraries. If Bond B is approved by voters, here is the breakdown for Roosevelt County libraries:
ENMU Library $89,700
Portales Public Library $30,077
Portales schools $25,367
Dora schools $6,375
Floyd schools $9,375
Elida schools $6,174

The cost for Bond B is approximately 56 cents per year for a home with an assessed value of $100,000. However, since a ten-year old bond of the same value is expiring, if passed there will be no increase in taxes.

New Jewish Group on Campus

Jewish? Or simply interested in learning about Jewish traditions and holidays? All are welcome to be a part of a new Jewish group on campus being organized by Dr. Kimberly Gelbwasser, instructor of voice. (That's her, smiling awkwardly in the middle, at a Passover Seder). For more information, email Dr. Gelbwasser at Kimberly.Gelbwasser@enmu.edu.

Steve Collins' Campus Construction Schedule for October

Campus Heating Water Upgrades Phase II

Test and Balance of new heating system in progress

Contractor working on “Punch list “ items from the Engineers

New Student Dormitory

Exterior Landscape in progress

Interior floor stain being applied

Install lock cores in locksets

Furniture install to begin 8 Oct 12

G.H. Arena Asbestos Removal
1.) CompleteLibrary Chiller Replacement

Complete

Lea Hall

Complete

Baseball Bleachers and Press box

Install Press box

Bleachers Complete

Softball Press box

Install Press box

Health Services Reopens – Health Services will re-open with limited services. This will be in place through the fall '12 semester.

Staffing will be by our licensed practical nurse, Pamela Bayes. She will be at the clinic from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. advise and refer students as needed. She may counsel patients, make an appointment, or refer students, depending on the issues presented. She may not diagnose or treat medical conditions.

Kris Kuhlmann, RN-BC, Certified Nurse Practitioner, will see students at Health services from 8:00am to 10:45am daily. She will treat as many patients as possible during that time. The priority will be to treat sick students first. Flu shots, refills, etc will be done in the afternoon and may be referred by Nurse Bayes under the guidance of the Nurse Practitioner. Family Planning services will be suspended until November. Please come into Health Services to see the nurse to request refills, information, or a referral if you have previously been a Family Planning patient at Health Services.

Flu shots will be available at Health Services for all students starting Wednesday, October 3rd in the afternoon, and daily every afternoon, after that date. Flu vaccine is provided at no cost to students. Faculty and staff may receive a flu shot for the charge of $10.00, check or cash only, at Health Services in the afternoon as well. If employees have health insurance coverage, they may wish to see their health care provider or go to a pharmacy that provides the flu vaccine at little/no cost. We hope to be back to full staffing, and full operating capacity, by the spring semester.

FFA Helps at Eastern State Fair Livestock Show

On Tuesday Oct. 2nd, Members of the ENMU Collegiate FFA recently helped coordinate the Eastern State Fair Livestock Show. The students helped host this annual competition for over 400 junior high and high school students from the across the state. This event allowed members to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for agriculture with the surrounding community.

The ENMU Pre-Vet club also assisted with the livestock show, performing drug testing of champion cattle breeds.

Auditions Scheduled for "Tick Tick" Drama – The Department of Communication is hosting open auditions for "Tick Tick," a Halloween-themed original creation of Dr. Jim Lee and the first production in the department's new "Theater of the Mind" radio drama series.

We are looking for men and women voice actors as well as people to assist with sound effects. Auditions will be held in the Department of Communication Conference Room, COM 127, during the following times:

Exercise that sinister voice or do some cardio on that terrifying attitude as you join us for auditions! No previous experience with acting or radio is required.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Jim Lee at 562.4228 or James.Lee@enmu.edu.

Faculty Lecture Set for October 10 – The Department of Communication invites all students, faculty and staff to attend the fourth lecture in its annual faculty lecture series. On Wednesday, Oct. 10, from 5:30-7 p.m., Dr. Carol Erwin will present her work titled “Weapons Make the Woman: Feminizing Violence in 19th Century Britain” in the Art and Anthropology Building, Room 110.

It is open to everyone.

On October 25, Human Resources will be hosting an Employee Benefits Fair. Our benefits vendors will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding your benefits options.

The fair will be held in the Sandia room in the CUB and will be a come and go event that will last from 8am to 5pm.

This fair is intended to help you prepare for the Open-Switch Enrollment period which begins on October 29 and will last through November 26.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resource department at 562-2115 or stop by the office located in Administration Building, Room 113.

United Way Update for ENMU – Would you like to help us make a difference? Please send in your pledge card or donation to Eastern New Mexico United Way today. Together, we will be able to help families and individuals not only meet essential daily needs, but work toward a brighter future with programs and support provided by United Way.

Everyone who has pledged or made a contribution by Thursday, Oct. 4, will be entered into the next campus-wide drawing. The next prize will be sweet chocolate.

Employee Benefits Fair on October 25 – On Oct. 25, Human Resources will host an Employee Benefits Fair. Our benefits vendors will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding your benefits options.

The fair will be held in the Sandia room in the CUB and will be a come and go event that will last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This fair is intended to help you prepare for the Open-Switch Enrollment period which begins on Oct. 29 and will last through Nov. 26.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resource department at 562.2115 or stop by the office located in Administration Building, Room 113.

Green and Silver View Set for November 17 – Please mark your calendar for this year's Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school seniors, on Nov.17. The day will be informational and fun for prospective students and their parents who will learn about academic programs, student services and tour the campus.

The Office of Enrollment Services invites all departments and organizations on campus to have an information table at the fair on from 11:30 a.m. to1:15 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom.

For more information and to reserve your table at the fair, contact Stephanie McClary by Nov. 9 at stephanie.mcclary@enmu.edu or 562.2985.

Note: ENMU has a separate preview day held in the spring for high school juniors.

Student Concerns Meeting on October 25 – There will be a Student Concerns Forum at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the CUB Pecos Room. For more information, email marissa.hyde@enmu.edu.

Early Alert Update – Thank you to all who have sent names using ENMU "EARLY ALERT." If you still have students whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other problems, please take a few moments to complete an early alert form for those students.

**Please complete an early alert form for each student; do not send multiple students on the same form or in the same email.

If a student has passed the point of no return in your course, please note that on the form. Eight week courses may be appropriate for some of these students. Undeclared students may see the Advising Center in SAS 214. Eight-week courses begin on Monday, Oct.15.

The Advising Center sends notices to students when we receive an alert. Advisors are also sent a copy of the alert, so that they may discuss the issues with their advisees. When possible, we also call the student. If a student still is absent, or has other issues, please feel free to submit another alert.

We greatly appreciate your help in identifying these students who may need some additional assistance.

Phishing Reminder – Another phishing email is circulating. This one states your mailbox has exceeded the storage limit space and in order to re-validate your account you must click on the link within the email. Please do not click on the link. Please remember the following:

1) ENMU Information Technology Services will never ask for your username or password by email nor will ITS call you for this information. However, if you call ITS for help, IT staff may ask for your password to test your account. You may choose not to provide the information.

2) The email that ITS sends out if your staff or faculty email account is approaching its limits does not have any attachments or links to web pages, it merely ask you to reduce your mailbox size and empty your deleted folder.

3) If you are unsure if an email is legitimate or not, you can call the Helpdesk or forward the email to the Helpdesk and we will let you know.
If you have received a similar email and clicked on the link, please change your password immediately. If you need assistance, please contact the Helpdesk.

ITS Helpdesk
562.4357

Auditions for 'The Theatre of the Mind' Radio Drama 'Tick Tick' on October 10-11

Auditions for the creepy Halloween drama, "Tick tick," brought to you by ENMU Department of Communication’s“The Theater of the Mind,” will be on Oct. 10-11.

This production is an original creation of Dr. Jim Lee, and is the flagship production of the Department of Communication's “The Theater of the Mind.”

Open casting will be held on Wednesday Oct.10 from at 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Additional casting will be by appointment only on Oct.11.

In radio dramas, the costume always fits. Men and women are being sought to act in this production and help with Foley engineering (making the ambient sound more ambient).

It is an opportunity to dust off your scary Halloween voice or exercise your creepy mindset.

Medical Leave Bank Open for Business – Enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is now open and continues through Nov. 30. If you are already a member in the Medical Leave Bank and wish to cancel your membership you have until Nov. 30 to provide a written request to the Office of Human Resources.

The purpose of the Medical Leave Bank is to provide salary and benefits continuation for eligible employees of Eastern New Mexico University (the University) who have exhausted all paid annual leave, medical leave and compensatory time due to their own catastrophic illness, injury or impairment. The Medical Leave Bank is a voluntary program that allows employees to donate a portion of their annual medical leave to assist employees who are eligible under the program.

Initial assessment upon enrollment is three days (24 hours) of sick leave. Policy AGP&P 40-15 and enrollment forms are available online at Inside ENMU/Forms/Human Resources/Medical Leave Bank. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by ADMIN 113.

Retirement Planning Meeting in Clovis on November 1 – The New Mexico Educational Retirement Board will hold a Retirement Information Seminar in Clovis on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. in the Clovis Municipal School Dist trict Board Room.

This seminar will provide attendees with general retirement information, processes, benefit options and other related information.

For more information, call 505.476.6140 to reserve a spot or visit the seminar link at www.nmerb.org..

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by Admin 113.

Dependent Insurance Coverage Available Through Age 26 – The Board of Directors of NMPSIA (ENMU's benefit administrators) have extended, until age 26, the opportunity for dependent children to continue coverage for Dental and Dependent Life, under their parent's policy. This makes the limiting age for Dental and Dependent Life consistent with the limiting age for medical coverage.

In order for the dependent to continue these lines of coverage to age 26, the parents must be enrolled in those lines of coverage. If a dependent child has recently turned age 25 and the pa rent wishes to continue the dependent's coverage under the parent's policy, the parent must submit a change card prior to Oct.1. Any change cards received subsequent to that date will be treated as a late enrollment.

For more information, call the Office of Human Resources at 562.2115 or stop by Admin Bldg. 113.

Policy on Political Postings

Elections in November promise to be hotly contested. I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the University policy governing the display of campaign posters or placards on University property.

As an institution of higher learning we are a forum for free speech. However, campaign materials for any individual seeking public office may not be posted or displayed on University property, except in designated areas.
There are three designated areas: the large bulletin board at the south entrance of the Campus Union, the kiosk at the south entrance to Golden Library, and the southwest lounge in Golden Library.

Students may display any posters they wish in their own residence hall rooms. Faculty may display posters in their offices. However, doors and windows cannot be used for any posting.

The University publishes a map (http://www.enmu.edu/events/political-postings/) indicating the streets that are University property (no posting allowed) and other streets and areas near campus where posting is allowed with the property owners' permission (for example, in front of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, Baptist Student Union, or Wesley Foundation).

The University is very willing to welcome speakers (when sponsored by recognized campus groups) to debate campaign issues.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, questions about posting, or concerns about allowable campaign displays, please contact the office of the University President, 562.2121.

Employess Invited to Monthly Professional Senate Meetings

To all exempt employees,

I would like to invite all Professional employees to join us for our monthly meeting held in the KENW Conference Room every third Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. There, your concerns, questions, and suggestions can be addressed and the Senate can further serve its constituency – you.

The charge of the Professional Senate can be found under the Constitution, section two, which states;

“The Senate is the official body representing the professional employees to the university administration and to the Board of Regents, and serves as liaison between the administration and the professional employees. The following indicates the responsibilities of the Senate; to disseminate information; to advise the president on matters of note; to discuss significant issues; to initiate and respond to university policy and procedure, and to investigate areas of concern.”

We are currently working on discussing and approving revisions of the policy manual concerning the Leave Policy (40-7), the Grievance procedure (40-12) and the addition of Misconduct, Fraud and Waste (65-9) and Protection of Children (80-19). Feel free to surf the intranet under Governance > Policy Manual for the electronic copy of these policies or at the link below or identify your elected Senator under Governance > Committees and Councils > Professional Employees.

Scholarships Available for Spring Semester 2013 – The Kellie McGaarh Scholarship for education majors involved in their student teaching semester (spring 2013) and the Larry Razura Memorial Scholarship for English majors planning a teaching career, preferably graduates of Clovis High School, are available. Applications must be received in the dean's office, Room 156, Education, not later than Oct.1.

Criteria can be under ENMU Foundation Scholarships under College of Education and Technology Scholarships on their web site.

Purchasing Card Deadlines

Here are the 2012-2013 deadlines for the Purchasing Card Statements:

Cycle Ending Date-MidnightStatement Due DatePosting Deadline

Thursday, October 25, 2012 Noon, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 11/06/12

Friday, November 23, 2012 Noon, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12/06/12

Monday, December 24, 2012 Noon, Friday, January 4, 2013 01/08/13

Friday, January 25, 2013 Noon, Wednesday, January 30, 2013 02/05/13

Monday, February 25, 2013 Noon, Thursday, February 28, 2013 03/05/13

Monday, March 25, 2013 Noon, Thursday, March 28, 2013 04/04/13

Wednesday, April 25, 2013 Noon, Monday, April 30, 2013 05/07/13

Monday, May 27, 2013 Noon, Thursday, May 30, 2013 06/05/13

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 5 p.m., Thursday, June 27, 2013 07/05/13

Publication and Web Request Form

Communication Services has a new Publication and Web Request Form. For every project, big or small or for simple updates, please use the new form system which allows for tracking of the progress of each project by clients.

Please note that complex projects may take longer. For an estimate of your project timeline, please email communication.services@enmu.edu or call 562.2133.

After submitting this form, you should receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to track the progress of your project. If you do not receive a confirmation email after 30 minutes, please check your junk mail inbox or contact Jim Dodson at 562.2133 or jim.dodson@enmu.edu to ensure your project has been accepted.

For more information, contact Jim Dodson, director of Publications, at 562.2133 or jim.dodson@enmu.edu.

Print Jobs Need to Go Through University Printing Services – This is a friendly reminder that all print jobs must be routed through the University print shop. The University print shop will make the determination as to whether the print job will be done in-house or sent off campus.

This applies to all University departments.

Should you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact Ms. Ronnie Birdsong at extension 4490.

Eastern New Mexico University’s Department of Music will host a wind symphony concert on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. in Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The concert is free and open to the public.

The concert will be directed by Dustin Seifert and will feature ENMU’s Wind Symphony.

The Wind Symphony will play pieces by Percy Grainger, Samuel Barber and several others.

For more information, contact the music office at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Texas Tech Exhibit

Eastern New Mexico University will host the Texas Tech MFA (Master of Fine Arts) Exhibition through Nov. 2 during normal library hours at the Runnels Gallery in the Golden Library on the Portales campus.

Any undergraduate or graduate student attending Eastern New Mexico University is eligible to enter; eligibility is not based on enrollment in an art course or majoring in the discipline. All participants must have a university e-mail address. All media welcome. Artwork must be original, completed within the last year and not previously shown at the Runnels Gallery or the display cases of Golden Library.

Artists are asked to create artwork that reflects a political narrative that the artist feels is important. The objective of this show is to provide a stage for the visual expression of the diversification that is the essence of our national and global social and political landscape. The artist, as an individual, has the power to amplify the voices of those that are in the minority, find themselves disempowered, or, for whatever reason, are unable to speak out for their own cause.

All artwork must be gallery ready at time of entry. Artwork accepted for inclusion in the exhibition must be labeled on the back with the artist's name, title of work, medium, and price. Traditional and digital artwork accepted. Professional presentation is mandatory.

Two-dimensional artwork must be matted and framed. Approved matte colors include white, black, or any shade of grey. Approved frame colors include white, black, or silver. Secure wire hanging only, no saw tooth hardware permitted. Artwork must be stable and able to fit through a standard doorway

Three-dimensional artwork must be stable and able to fit through a standard doorway.

No artwork requiring suspension from the ceiling, water, use of perishable food, or that requires electricity permitted (other than a DVD player/TV for film/animation shorts). The gallery reserves the right to refuse any artwork not deemed appropriately matted, framed, structurally stable, or without the proper hanging materials regardless of acceptance into the show by the jury.

Season Pass Theatre Tickets Available – Season ticket passes are now available for $35 from the theatre department.

All in the Timing
Studio Theatre, University Theater Center at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
Written by David Ives and Directed by Jon Barr
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2 p.m.
Nov. 19-20, 7 p.m.
$4 General Admission, Free with current ENMU student ID
Contact: Shirlene Peters (575) 562-2711

Day of the Dead Altar Decorating Contest Deadline is October 25 – The Office of Hispanic Affairs will sponsor an altar decorating contest celebrating the Day of the Dead, or as it is called in Spanish, el Día de los Muertos. Día de los Muertos is a Hispanic holiday celebrated on Nov.1 to remember the lives of family and friends who have passed away.

To participate in this competition your office, department, or organization will create an altar that embodies the tradition of Día de los Muertos. You must fill out an application to submit your altar for the competition. You can pick up an application in the Hispanic Affairs Office, or print out the application from the Monday Memo, or the office could email it to you.

Altars traditionally have such items as:

* Personal photos/ momentous

* Toys

* Flowers

* Food/drinks

* Candles (unlit for safety purposes)

* Lights

* Marigolds (which are traditionally used)

There is also no entry free to participate in this competition.

The winner of this competition will win a prize that symbolizes el Día de los Muertos!

Important Dates:

Each altar will be judged by the Hispanic Affairs Office on Nov.1.

All applications must be turned in to the Office of Hispanic Affairs by 4 p.m. on Oct. 25. [application]

Upcoming Multicultural Affairs Events

Pedro Navarro is an exceptional guitarist of the moment from Andalusia, Spain. One of the youngest guitarists of our times, Pedro has captured the world with his music. He began playing guitar at the age of six and today at the age of 27 his talent is unmatched by any artist of his era. He has been given the nick name ‘Dedos con Duende’ (Magical Fingers) by music critics. His music is a fusion of flamenco, jazz and classic music. He is an original composer who breaks the established rules of the guitarist literature of the moment.

Pedro Navarro has travelled through five continents, seducing an international public by his captivating music. He has performed countless concerts in every corner of the world such as: United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. His performances have taken place in some of the most prestigious concert halls such as Victoria Hall of California, John Hancock Center of Chicago, Sala Corot of Paris, Piazza Navona of Rome, Plaza Branch of the Kansas City, the Turkish University, the Ateneo in Madrid among many others.

He was sponsored by the Spanish External Affairs, the Spanish Consulate in Los Angeles and the Festival of Latin American Music in Chicago.

Hispanic Heritage Month-Detailed Schedule2012Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15) is the period when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States and celebrate Hispanic Cultural. Hispanic Heritage Week was approved by President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 31-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law100-402.

Name: Hispanics in the 21st Century- Día de la HispanidadDate: 10/08/2012Time: 2 p.m.Location: Sandia Room (Campus Union Building)Description: Dr. Felipe de Ortego y Gasca, Scholar in Residence and Past Chair of the Department of Chicana/o and Hemispheric Studies, at Western New Mexico University where he teaches. Felipe will be talking about the growth within Hispanics in the United States.

Name: Social Culture, Academic Culture, Clashes with Traditions & Survival:
A Personal Path- Dr. Castañeda Date: 10/09/2012Time: 2 pmLocation: Sandia Room (Campus Union Building)Description: Dr. Castañeda, Professor and Department Chair in Psychology Department at the University of Texas at El Paso. His presentation will be based on the Pride in Hispanic Heritage and Culture. “To Be An Orgullo Hispano.”

Name: “La Vida Es Así”-Miguel JaquezDate: 10/11/2012Time: 2 pmLocation: Sandia Room (Campus Union Building)Description: Miguel Jaquez, Alumnus of ENMU, is a Health Educator for Legacy Community Health Services. He has been working in the HIV field for 10 years. Miguel has been actively involved in the fight against HIV by participating in Community Planning Groups, conducting focus groups, providing Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services, providing prevention education, prevention counseling, and HIV testing. He focuses on factors that influence behaviors and the stories of individuals learning from their HIV status.

Name: Spanish Guitarist, Pedro NavarroDate: 10/15/2012Time: 7pmLocation: Buchanan Hall (Music Building)Description: Pedro Navarro from Andalucía, Spain, touring in the United States, will perform. He started playing the guitar at the age of six as part of the “Sociedad Artístic”. He earned his professional guitar degree at the age of sixteen from the Castellón Professional Conservatory of Music. Pedro Navarro has travelled through five continents, seducing an international public by his captivating music. He has performed countless concerts in every corner of the world such as: United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Monday, October 8
Men’s Soccer vs University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, October 9
Volleyball vs New Mexico Highlands, 7 p.m.

Soccer Hounds Beat #18 Fort Hays State

HAYS, KAN. — Sophomore forward Abayneh Crosby(Houston, Texas/Atascocita HS) tallied his fifth goal of the season, 2:47 into Friday’s game at 18th-ranked Fort Hays State (8-3), to lift the Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team (8-4) to a 1-0 win, at FHSU Soccer Stadium. The Greyhounds last victory over a top-20 ranked team came on October 7, last season and was a 2-1 win over seventh-ranked Midwestern State.

The score was the third time this season, in which Crosby connected for a game-winning goal. The win improved the Hounds to 2-0 against the Tigers.

The Hounds struck early on Crosby’s goal, who found an opening in the Tiger defense after picking up a rebound from a shot by Jehmaine Brooks(Jr., MF, Toronto, Ontario, Canada / Notre Dame Catholic Secondary). Eastern controlled the opening half of play, with six shots taken and four allowed.

With just over five minutes left in the second half, Carlos Viveros(So., M, Houston, Texas/Morton Ranch HS) drew a foul in the Fort Hays goal box and connected on a penalty kick, to push the Hounds’ lead to 2-0.

Fredrik Widfeldt(Fr., GK, Yterby, Sweden / Katrinelundsgymnasiet) made a pair of saves in the final 1:58, to earn his third shutout of the season. Eastern held an 18-7 edge in total shots, with a 10-2 advantage in shots on goal.

The Eastern New Mexico University men’s soccer team will return to action on Monday, when they host University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The game is set for a 3 p.m. MDT start. – Adam Pitterman

RICHARDSON, TEXAS — For the second time in three weeks, senior Isaiah Samoei(Eldoret, Kenya / Iowa Western CC) from the Eastern New Mexico University men’s cross country team, has been selected as the Lone Star Conference Male Runner of the Week. This week, he shares the honor with Tarleton State’s Tye Doty.

Samoei registered a 29th-place finish for the Hounds at Oklahoma State. He completed the 8k run, with a time of 25:28.36, good for 12th on the ENMU career list. The finish comes on the heels of an eighth-place performance at the Southern Stampede, which also earned LSC honors for Samoei. Currently, he holds two of the Greyhounds top three times for the 8k run and four of the top 12.

The Eastern New Mexico University cross country teams will compete at South Plains College, on Saturday. – Adam Pitterman

Four to be Inducted into Athletic Hall of Honorsby Adam Pitternman
Director of Athletic Communications

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be Zia basketball standout, Heather Brown, who played from 2003-2006.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

Brown concluded her career after the 2006-07 season and remains third on the Zias career-scoring list. After garnering Lone Star Conference South Division Freshman of the Year and Honorable Mention All-LSC South honors as a freshman, Brown garnered first team honors and LSC South Defensive Player of the Year laurels as a sophomore. As a junior, she was chosen Honorable Mention All-LSC South, with a 12.9 point per game average. As a senior, Brown was chosen Second team All-LSC South and turned in a 22-point, eight rebound performance as the Zias rallied from a 20-point deficit against Cameron, That performance included two three-point baskets and a steal in the final 49 seconds of the game.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Initial ENMU Rodeo Star to be Recognized with Hall of Honor Induction

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be rodeo standout, Kenneth Cunningham, who played from 1963-64 and 1966-67.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

Cunningham was ENMU’s first four-year letterman in rodeo, competing in 1963, 1964, 1966 and 1967. He qualified to the College National Finals Rodeo in the saddle bronc riding in three of his four seasons, becoming Eastern’s first CNFR competitor, in 1963-64. In 1964-65, Cunningham won the Southwest Regional saddle bronc riding championship and was the main contributor to ENMU winning its first regional championship. He placed fifth in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association standings in saddle bronc riding, for the 1964-65 year and was a regional top-four competitor in 1965-66, when he led Eastern to a second place finish in the Southwest Region, to qualify for the CNFR. Cunningham was instrumental in starting the rodeo program at ENMU and helped recruit the team from the beginning.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Former Greyhound Football Star, Dillard, to be Inducted into ENMU Hall of Honor

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be gridiron standout, Mike Dillard, who played from 1973-74.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

Dillard arrived at ENMU in 1971 and became a two-time (1973 and 1974) NAIA All-District selection at defensive back for the Greyhounds. Over his career, he made six interceptions and returned two for game winning touchdowns, coming against Fort Hays State and Colorado State. Dillard served as team captain during the 1975 season. Following his playing career, he was a graduate assistant under Jack Scott and a defensive backs coach under Dooney Good. Dillard also served as an assistant coach at New Mexico Highlands, helping to lead the Cowboys to a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title in 1981. He also has served at numerous schools and has made an impact and a positive influence on many lives.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Former Diamond Zia, Jordan, to be Inducted into ENMU Hall of Honor

PORTALES, N.M.— Last February, Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Jeff Geiser announced the upcoming induction of four former ENMU athletes into the Hall of Honors. Among the inductees will be softball standout, Tracy Jordan, who played from 2003-2006.

The Eastern New Mexico University athletic department will hold the induction ceremonies at a banquet, starting at 5:30 p.m., on Friday, November 2, 2012. The inductees will again be honored at halftime of the football game against Texas A&M-Commerce, scheduled to kickoff at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 3rd.

Jordan was a versatile player for the Zia softball team, who excelled at every aspect of the game. She still ranks tenth in home runs, but leads the program in career sacrifice bunts. Jordan was the program’s first Academic All-American and a three-time Academic All-District selection, to go along with numerous other academic honors. A two-time All-Lone Star Conference selection, she earned second team status in 2005, when she drove in 24 runs and belted two homers. Over her career, Jordan had 46 multiple-hit games, despite striking out looking just 16 times. She closed her career strong, registering base hits over her final eight games.

Tickets for the banquet and football game can be purchased through the ENMU athletic office. For more information, please contact Norma Stroik at (575) 562-2152 or at norma.stroik@enmu.edu.

Eastern leads the overall series with the Mustangs, 5-3, and has won five of the last six meetings. The Hounds 17 points, six goals and five assists all tied for second most in a game in Greyhound history. The Greyhounds are on an eight-game win streak, dating back to last season, when Diego Santos(Sr., F, Natal, RN, Brazil / Universidade Federal de Rio Grande de Norte) has either a goal or an assist.

Viveros tallied his first game-winning goal, 26:59 into the game, after taking a pass from Santi Meza(So., D, Las Cruces, N.M. / Las Cruces HS). Santos and Viveros tallied back-to-back goals, late in the first half, to send ENMU into the intermission with a 3-0 advantage. In the opening half, ENMU held a 20-2 edge in total shots and an 8-0 advantage in shots on goal.

Kanemitsu tallied his first two goals of the season, sandwiched around Abayneh Crosby’s (So., F, Houston, Texas / Atascocita HS) fourth goal of the season. Kanemitsu’s second goal came on a penalty kick.

Eastern controlled play throughout the game and had 14 shots on goal, while allowing none to the Mustangs. The Hounds also had 11 corner kicks, to USW’s five. Mikhail Kooh(Jr., F, Socorro, N.M. / St. Joseph's High College / Dodge City CC) took a game-high eight shots and had an assist. – Adam Pitterman

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Junior outside hitter Lindsey Barron(Jr., OH, Mandeville, La. / Fontainebleau HS/ Central Arkansas) registered a 14-kill performance for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team (5-12; LSC 1-7), but the Zias dropped a 3-0 decision (25-15, 25-15, 25-11) in Lone Star Conference action to Incarnate Word (7-10; LSC 4-5), Saturday afternoon at the McDermott Center. The contest marked the fifth time in the last six matches, in which Barron reached double figures in kills.

The Cardinals charged to a 22-9 advantage in the opening set, , but back-to-back kills from Barron, followed by another from Kaitlyn Maddams(Jr., MB, Gresham, Ore. / Sam Barlow High School/ Mt. Hood CC), pulled ENMU to within 22-12 and forced the Cardinals to call timeout. After the timeout, the teams traded points as UIW held on for the win.

With Incarnate Word holding a slim 8-7 edge in the second set, the Cardinals went on an 8-2 run, to seize a 16-9 advantage. The teams exchanged points down the stretch, with UIW picking up a 25-15 win, to hold a 2-0 advantage at intermission. The Cardinals exploded to a 10-1 lead in the final set and held on to close out the match.

BLACKWATER DRAW— Senior quarterback Wesley Wood(Muleshoe, Texas/Muleshoe HS) rushed for a career-high 128 yards and two touchdowns, but the Eastern New Mexico University football team (2-4; LSC 1-3) dropped a 59-17 decision in Lone Star Conference action to Abilene Christian (4-2; LSC 2-2), Saturday evening at Shotwell Stadium. The game marked the first time Wood has reached the century mark in rushing yards.

The Greyhounds led the Lone Star Conference in turnover margin at +8, and were seventh in the nation in that category entering the week, but the Wildcats capitalized on four ENMU turnovers to score 24 points.

After Abilene Christian’s Cade Stone returned the opening kickoff 92 yards for a score, the Hounds forced the first turnover of the game. After driving to the ENMU 46-yard line, Dylan Baca(So., K, Carlsbad, N.M./Carlsbad HS) launched a punt, which was fielder by DeMarcus Thompson at the Wildcat 30-yard line. On the return, Seth Bailey(Jr., LB, Texico, N.M./Texico HS) stripped the ball from Thompson and recovered it at the ACU 6-yard line. On the third play of the ensuing drive, Wood scored from four yards out to pull the Hounds even. After a punt, the Wildcats scored on four consecutive possessions, to seize a 31-7 advantage. Baca connected on a 30-yard field goal with three seconds left in the opening half.

The Wildcats scored three touchdowns in the third quarter, to extend their advantage to 52-10, with 14 seconds left in the period. After taking the ensuing kickoff, the Greyhounds went on a 75-yard drive, which spanned 6:34 and scored on a five-yard run by Wood. ACU added a five-yard touchdown run from Marcel Threat to provide the final margin.

The Greyhounds out rushed ACU by a 259-151 margin, but the Wildcats held a 397-312 advantage in total offense. The Greyhounds controlled the ball for 34:56 of the game and led in time of possession for the second time in the last three games. Jacob Johnson(Jr., SR, Idalou, Texas/Idalou HS) hauled in three passes for 42 yards. Bailey paced Eastern with 12 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Perron Sellers(Sr., OLB, La Marque, Texas/La Marque HS/Fullerton JUCO) chipped in 10 tackles and a sack. Mitchell Gale, the LSC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, led ACU, with an 18-for-28 performance, with 252 passing yards and four touchdowns.

The Eastern New Mexico University football team will return to action, on Saturday, October 20, to host the Wagon Wheel Game against West Texas A&M. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. MDT. – Adam Pitterman

LEVELLAND, TEXAS — Isaiah Samoei(Sr., Eldoret, Kenya / Iowa Western CC) andBrittany Buchanan(Jr., Albuquerque, N.M. / Hope Christian HS) paced the Eastern New Mexico University cross country teams at the South Plains College, with both the Greyhounds and Zias turning in second-place performances. Samoei was the sixth-place finisher in the men’s 8k, while Buchanan took seventh in the women’s 5k run.

Samoei’s time of 24:59.74, was good for fourth on the ENMU career list and paced eight Greyhounds, which finished the run in the top 25. Tyler Saiz(So., Albuquerque, N.M./Del Norte HS) turned in a seventh-place performance and crossed the finish line at the 25:05.41 mark. All 11 Greyhound participants posted season-best times in the 8k, with Samoei and Saiz’s times ranking in the ENMU career top six.

Buchanan completed the 5k run with a time of 19:00.13, the second-best time for a Zia during the NCAA era at ENMU. Amber Saiz(Fr. Belen, N.M./Belen HS) placed tenth, with a time of 19:06.98. Eight of the Zia competitors posted season-best 5k times, with four ranking in the career top-ten.

The Eastern New Mexico University cross country teams will return to action on Saturday, October 20, to compete in the Lone Star Conference Championships, hosted by Cameron University. The event will be held in Lawton, Okla.

Greyhounds, 2nd, 8k Zias, 2nd, 5k

6

Isaiah Samoei

24.59.74 (4)

7

Brittany Buchanan (2)

19:00.13

7

Tyler Saiz

25:05.41 (6)

10

Amber Saiz (4)

19:06.98

15

Kevin Roa

25:28.40 (16)

11

Andrea Whittman (6)

19:08.85

16

Kaspars Briska

25:32.90 (19)

12

Sabrina Huelga (10)

19:18.28

17

Patrick Lueras

25:43.61 (22)

13

Alesha Jones (11)

19:19.96

18

Trevor Merhege

25:45.34 (24)

19

Beth Blind (14)

19:28.88

24

Marquez Hobson

26:00.76 (34)

25

Leigh Ann Omarkhail (22)

19:47.52

25

Zerrick Vriseno

26:01.29 (36)

32

Farrah Hood (45)

20:35.99

31

Irwin Vera

26:18.31

36

Jherica Rhodes

20:45.34

45

Cody Bodine

27:39.34

56

David Blackmer

28:41.44

Volleyball Loses at Kinsville

KINGSVILLE, TEXAS — Junior outside hitter Lindsey Barron(Jr., OH, Mandeville, La. / Fontainebleau HS/ Central Arkansas) pounded out 11 kills for the Eastern New Mexico University volleyball team (5-11; LSC 1-6), but the Zias dropped a 3-0 Lone Star Conference decision at Texas A&M-Kingsville (9-7; LSC 3-5). The Javelinas captured the first set by a 25-13 score and followed with 25-20 and 25-17 wins.

"Newton and Darwin jumped out of the woodwork. Social Darwinism took place because of an internationally famous poet named James Darwin. No one could get enough of him." – from a student essay in "Non Campus Mentis," a book compiled by professor Anders Henriksson

The Educational Studies Department in the College of Educational and Technology will administer comprehensive exams for students pursuing master’s degrees in secondary education, educational administration, and special education on Oct. 8.

Challenge Exams – Science 113 and 113L Challenge Exams Students need to secure a ‘Challenge Memo’ (forms are available in Roosevelt Hall, Rm 111) from the instructor (Biology: Dr. Cradock; Chemistry: Dr. Yan; Physics: Dr. Andersen). This form has to be signed by the course instructor, department chair (Biology: Dr. Lutnesky; Physical Science Dr. Constantopoulos), and college dean (Dr. Ayala). Students then need to pay the challenge fee ($15 per credit hour; 113 = 3 credit hours; 113L = 1 credit hour) at the Cashier’s Office.

Examinees will be required to produce their receipts and memos at the exams – NO RECEIPT and MEMO, NO EXAM! Students will be examined on the full spectrum of biology/chemistry/physics and should be prepared to answer questions addressing all topics under the respective disciplines. Students should be able to exhibit basic lab skills, including basic data analysis. Study resources for biology are available on closed reserve in the library. THESE EXAMS ARE OFFERED ONCE PER SEMESTER (FALL AND SPRING), NO EXCEPTIONS. NOTE: Once the exams have started no late arrivals will be permitted to enter the exam room – BE ON TIME! Biology 113 and Biology 113L: Saturday, October 13 in S 101.

The lecture exam (113) will be from 9am – noon. The lab exam (113L) will be from 2-5 p.m. The Chemistry 113 challenge will be held on Saturday, November 3. The lecture exam (113) will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 in PS 217. The lab exam (113L) will be from 1 pm - 3 p.m. in PS 217. The Physics Challenge exams will take place on November 10.

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The title of my colloquium is Correlation of Death Rate and Periodontal Disease in the Prehistoric People of Pueblo Bonito. It is at 8 a.m. on Oct. 16 in AA 110. – Christian O. Cruz-Morales

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I would like to invite you to be part of the Pre-Dental Society at ENMU. The Pre-Dental Society is a student organization that is an invaluable resource for the ENMU student who wishes to pursue a career in dentistry.

Our purpose is to provide the students with bi-weekly presentations by dentists, specialists, and dental school admissions officers. The Pre-Dental Society enriches members' understanding of the various aspects of dentistry as well as prepares members for the dental school application process. The group is also involved in community service as well as social.

Our next meeting: Friday, Oct.12 in Room 214 of the Science building at 3 p.m.

First, I would like to congratulate our new Mr. Think Pink winner, Cale Bloskas. He will be attending Race for The Cure in Lubbock, Tx Oct. 6. We wish him good luck. (This will be up on Monday Oct. 8. the wording will be in the past tense).

October 15-20 will be our Think Pink Week: Each day we will be tabling in the CUB Lobby, selling bracelets and bringing awareness to our campus. Stop by and see us.

October 17 Yogurt Eating Contest: It is free! If you would wish to sing up find us during Think Pink Week to compete. The winner will receive a trophy.

October 20 Pink Out Football Game: Located at Greyhound Stadium, it will start at 6 pm. We will be selling tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner and handing out ribbons. If you are in your best pink attire you could win free tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner.

October 23 Pink Out Volleyball Game: Located at Greyhound Arena, it will start at 7 pm. We will be selling tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner and handing out ribbons. If you are in your best pink attire you could win free tickets for our Spaghetti Dinner.

October 26 Spaghetti Dinner: We will be selling tickets through the entire month for our Annual Spaghetti Dinner, during Pink Out games, Think Pink Week, or you can ask one the Zeta Tau Alpha members. This will be located at Central Christian in 1528 S. Main Portales, NM. The event will start at 6 p.m. The Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students.

We are also collecting Pink Yogurt Lids. You may bring them to Think Pink Week or just give them to any Zeta. All proceeds from our fundraiser benefits the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness and Education.

It's no secret that the job market -- both for teaching jobs at the university level as well as professional positions outside of academia -- has become increasingly competitive over the past few years, and you will be competing with greater numbers of well-qualified candidates when you finish your graduate degree at ENMU.

It wasn't that long ago that a master's or doctoral degree all but guaranteed a top-level position after graduation, but unfortunately, that is no longer the case. To help you successfully embark on your post-graduate job search, Dr. Amanda Davis Gatchet and Dr. Roger Davis Gatchet of the Department of Communication will be facilitating two unique workshops on how to effectively navigate the job market (both academic and professional) after you complete your Master’s degree at ENMU.

These workshops will help you develop the most important skills you'll need to be successful in our current economic climate. The workshops are free to ENMU graduate students, and each one focuses on a different set of skills:

Navigating the Job Market, part I (October 19, 1-2:30 p.m., Lea Hall 122): This workshop will focus on the "front end" of your job search, including how to prevent social networking sites from being a liability when you're on the job market, where to look to find openings, and how to prepare effective resumes/CVs, cover letters, and other application materials, depending on your chosen profession. Bring a working copy of your resume/CV or cover letter.

Navigating the Job Market, part II (October 26, 1-2:30 p.m., Lea Hall 122): This workshop will focus on best practices when interviewing (both over the phone, via Skype, and in-person), how to construct follow-up messages after the interview, and how to negotiate your first contract. Bring a copy of any job descriptions/announcements you may be interested in applying.

If you are interested in attending these workshops, please RSVP with Yvette Perez at 575-562-2541 or email at yvette.perez@enmu.edu. Since these workshops are also via Mediasite, students at distant locations may also view them. Please register for these workshops no later than 12 hours ahead of the scheduled dates for each one.

On Nov. 6, voters in New Mexico will consider Higher Education Bond C, that would make $119.4 million available for colleges and universities in the state, including $1.5 million for infrastructure improvements at ENMU-Roswell. ENMU in Portales would receive $9 million from Bond C for renovation and infrastructure upgrades of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. ENMU-Ruidoso would also receive $500,000 for infrastructure projects. NMMI will receive $5 million for the renovation of Lusk Hall.

Because other bonds are retiring, the net increase in property taxes would be zero.

Absentee voting is Oct. 9 to Nov. 2. Early voting will be open from Oct. 20 to Nov.3.

With the passage of Bond C, ENMU-Roswell plans to target several infrastructure problems associated with an aging campus. The boiler serving the west side of the Lawrence C. Harris Occupational Technology Center (OTC) will be replaced. The OTC boiler dates back to 1978. The roof will also be replaced on the Arts and Science Center (ASC). The ASC was a Walker Air Force Base structure built in 1954. The roof was replaced when the building was renovated in 1996.

“The Roswell campus has 34 buildings on 124 acres,” said Dr. Madden ENMU-Roswell president. “Our physical plant is a combination of former Air Force structures built in the 1950’s and other construction that dates back to the 1980’s. Many of our buildings are in desperate need of renovations or repairs. This bond issue will help us address some of the critical problem areas for the comfort and safety of our students, employees, and the public who utilize our facilities.”

Voters will also consider Library Bond B on the November 6 ballot. Bond B will provide $3 million to fund academic library acquisitions statewide. Chaves County will receive a total of $90,128.69 for public and school libraries. ENMU-Roswell will receive $34,239 if Bond B is approved by voters. The cost for Bond B is approximately 56-cents per year for a home with an assessed value of $100,000.– Donna Oracion

Looking for someone to chat with about sports? Gilbert may be the boy of your dreams. Playing basketball and football are among his favorite activities. This smart, friendly, talkative guy loves being outside but he is also an avid reader! At school, Gilbert always tries to do his best and enjoys interacting with his peers. Gilbert is currently benefitting from an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and counseling, which may need to continue after placement.

Gilbert has family members with whom he would like to stay in contact after placement. His caseworker prefers a two-parent family with parents willing to participate in a transitional plan prior to placement; however, all family types will be considered.

For more information about adopting or fostering through the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, please visit www.CYFD.org or call 1.800.432.2075.

Arise Sexual Assault Services is helping those in need with your United Way contributions

by Stephen Hardin

United Way of Eastern New Mexico focuses on the building blocks for a good life. Their goal is to work together with, but not limited to, schools, healthcare entities, businesses, churches and people who are passionate about inspiring hope and creating a better tomorrow. United Way of Eastern New Mexico wants to advance education, income and health.

One organization that helps support health is Arise Sexual Assault Services. I had the opportunity to speak with Leigh Ana Eugene, who serves as the director. “Our job is to be there for people and help them keep going.” Arise Sexual Assault Services is devoted to providing immediate access to information, resources, and options about sexual violence. The program maintains a 24/7 Crisis Helpline connecting survivors of sexual assault with a trained victim advocate whom is able to provide immediate options and referrals to local resources. Mrs. Eugene talked about how difficult it can be for people, and how the staff needs to “be on their A-game,” so that they can provide the most help to the individuals.

As I spoke with Leigh Ana, she told me stories of how people have been helped through this program. She said this program is very “victim centered,” and when working with victims you must have a certain level of compassion. You have to have a heart for this kind of work and I could tell Mrs. Eugene does. Arise provides free, confidential, and comprehensive sexual assault services to all survivors in the service area, which include Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, Harding, DeBaca, and Lea Counties. If you want to learn more or see how you can help please visit the Arise website www.arisenm.org. You can also go to unitedwaynm.org to learn more about United Way of Eastern New Mexico and other organizations it supports.

About the author: Stephen Hardin is a graduate student studying for a master in arts in communication. He is volunteering to help with the 2012 ENMU United Way campaign.

Community Services Center’s Food Pantry

The Community Services Center has a Food Pantry available. Each household may receive two bags of canned food from the food pantry, regardless of income, twice per year. In order to receive food from the food pantry, individuals need to bring in a valid, current picture id (issued by the DMV) or a passport, and a bill that has been mailed to their address with their name on it. No photocopies will be accepted.

For more information about the Community Services Center’s Food Pantry, please call 575.356.8576 ext. 10, or come by 1100 Community Way in Portales.

The 2nd annual RGH Health Fair is slated for Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. – noon at the newly renovated RGH Clinic. The RGH family will host the RGH Clinic Open House concurrently with the health fair so make plans to attend. We are so excited to be able to showcase the expansion and allow the community a chance to tour the improved facilities. It’s also a great opportunity for area residents to take advantage of the free preventative screenings, educational seminars, and reduced-cost blood screening panel. Prevention and early detection are both key to maintaining a healthy life.

Stations outside include United Blood Services Donor Coach, RGH Trauma Team & Portales Fire Department Bike Helmet Fitting/Giveaway, RGH Trauma Team & Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office Child Seat Safety Clinic and provide free Child Find Kits to parents/guardians, and the RGH Fun Committee will have fun activities and giveaways for children! A couple of Air EMS teams have also been invited and we’ll be drawing for some lucky health fair attendees to win a *FREE* aerial view/tour over Portales from AeroCare.

Inside the RGH team will offer the following…

Free screenings for:

Blood Pressure

Diabetes

Height/Weight/BMI

Vision

Cardiopulmonary *featuring the new Biggest Blowhard Contest

Child Immunizations

Balance Test

Bone Density

Stroke Assessment

$15 Flu Shots

While visiting the RGH Health Fair, make time to protect yourself from the flu virus. Flu shots will be offered for just $15. The seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, and is especially important for high risk individuals. High risk individuals include young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with chronic medical conditions.

RGH Trauma Team Partnering with Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office and Portales Fire Dept.

Other partners' onsite will be Portales Fire Department and the Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office. The Portales Fire Department will partner with the RGH Trauma Team to provide a *FREE* Bicycle Helmet Fitting. The will be giving away over 100 new bike helmets and safety pads on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure you’re there early.

The Roosevelt County Sheriff's Office will also partner with the RGH Trauma Team to provide a Car Seat Clinic from 10 a.m. until 12'noon and will be giving away a limited number of *FREE* car seats. Deputies will also be distributed Child Find Kits to parents/guardians.

Health Fair Blood Screening Panel

We're offering this blood screening panel for $35, a $1,200 value. Adults can have your blood drawn between 7:30-10:30 a.m. on Oct. 13, or anytime Oct. 8-12 and pick up your results at the health fair. An RGH Provider will be available to discuss your screening results with you privately. Or you can take your results and discuss them with your primary care provider. Click here to download the RGH Health Fair Blood Screening Panel Brochure that explains each of the following:

BUN

Creatinine

Potassium

Calcium

Phosphorus

Albumin

Total Bilirubin (TBIL)

Cholesterol

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Total Protein

ALT

AST

Hemoglobin A1C

Triglyceride

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

• Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) *Add’l $20
• Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH) *Add’l $15
The United Blood Services Donor Coach is now scheduling donor appointments online. Click here http://www.unitedbloodservices.org/SoaDetails.aspx?driveid=513285 to schedule your appointment today. Or you can swing by the Donor Coach while you’re at the health fair and sign up to give.

Healthy Stations

Stations include Medical Imaging featuring MRI, CT, X-Ray, and Digital Mammography; Rehab Services for Physical Therapy and Speech Pathology, and Cardiopulmonary Services to include the Biggest Blow Hard Competition. The Cannon Air Force Base Medical Clinic team will also join the fair to provide information on their services for base personnel and their families’.

The Pharmacy Department will offer free medication consultations with a pharmacist. Bring your medication list or a shoebox full and sit down with a pharmacist for a conversation focused on your prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. The RGH Pharmacist will review medications for drug interactions, possible allergies, drug-food contraindications, and appropriateness of therapy.

Rehab Services/Physical Therapy can help patients by assisting in the recovery from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues(muscles, tendons and ligaments), improving flexibility and function, and building the muscle strength. RGH Physical Therapists can also evaluate how your do an activity and make suggestions for doing the activity in a way that is less likely to result in an injury. Example: Back pain or a Meniscus tear. Physical therapy can help you live more easily with chronic or ongoing health conditions. Example: Spinal stenosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, and Vertigo. Visit this booth for a balance test and pick up some great information on reducing your risk for falls, etc.

The Cardiopulmonary Department's station will feature"The Biggest Blow Hard" contest. This is a fun, new contest that will chart peak flows of health fair attendees. They will offer screenings for Obstructive and Restrictive Lung Disease, Saturation Studies and information in the areas of COPD, Asthma, Heart Disease, and Smoking Cessation.

Medical Imaging's station will offer free bone density screenings. Staff will also conduct free stroke assessments for attendees through a carotid ultrasound. We'll be highlighting our new Digitial Mammography and the MammoPad® as we promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Schedule your annual mammography appointment and register to win some great awareness giveaways. Our staff would be glad to visit with you and our MRI, CT, and X-Ray capabilities.

ENMU Establishes Fraud Hotline – If you have knowledge or suspicion of fraud committed by an employee of the University, call 1.866.788.7016 or 562.4150 and the Office of Internal Audits will investigate and report it to the proper authorities if necessary.

Please provide the following: S

A complete description of the alleged fraud

Campus location (Portales, Roswell, or Ruidoso)

Party or parties involved, if known

Dollar amount, if known; and

Any other information you believe may assist in the investigation.

You may remain anonymous, however, please feel free to contact the auditor, directly at 562.2105 or leave your name and number at the end of the message and she will contact you.

How to Perform CPR – When an adult suddenly collapses, call 9-1-1 and immediately begin chest compressions. Do so by placing both hands in the center of the chest, on top of the other, and push hard and fast until help arrives. Learn more at http://www.handsonlycpr.org.

Friendly Tips About Monday Memo Style – For anyone who thinks that we arbitrarily change the way that they submit items to the Monday Memo, we are simply using (mostly) Associated Press style.

We do try to make items friendlier by using Dr. for professors (which the AP does not) and first names or Mr. or Ms. with last names for others on second reference – versus AP style of using last names without Dr., Mr., Ms. or Mrs.

We always capitalize and spell out days of the week: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

We spell out March, April, May, June and July. We abbreviate Jan., Feb., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. (We do spell out all months in headlines.)

We write times as 6:30 a.m. or 7 p.m. – not as 6:30 am or 7:00pm.

We write dates as March 3, 2011, or Sept. 10, 2011, – not as Mar. 3rd, 2011 or September 10th 2011.

We do not capitalize majors: anthropology – not Anthropology (unless the word would normally be capitalized: English, Spanish).

We use professor of music – not Professor of Music.

We do not capitalize fall semester or spring semester.

We use "and" instead of "&" – spring and fall, not Spring & Fall.

We do capitalize formal names of departments or colleges – Counseling and Career Services, College of Business, Department of Communication (but not communication department).

We also go easy on exclamation points – if you win the lottery, it might be worth three !!!

We never capitalize every letter in a word – FIRST FOOTBALL GAME SATURDAY NIGHT!!! (unless it's the correct spelling for a company, restaurant, etc. – ECEL, TGIF).

We are not trying to offend anyone by editing their copy – just following guidelines.